Scandinavian
Design
When one thinks of Scandinavian design, one imagines the beautiful
glassworks from Orrefors, or the poetic chair forms of Danish
furniture designer, Arne Jacobsen or Finnish designer Alvar Aalto.
Then there's always the simple, chic, yet budget-conscious designs
of Ikea from Sweden. These days, the new designs are coming from smaller
and younger design firms from the countries of Scandinavia. Read
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Learn MoreBREAKING NEWS
Sheffield's Interior Design Program Goes GreenSheffield recognizes the importance of green design — both because it's a socially responsible trend, and because expertise in this area can help designers build their businesses. A new Green Design component has been added to the Complete Course in Interior Design.
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Learn MoreROOM OF THE MONTH
Kara's Cheerful NurseryHere at the Sheffield School, we have a tool for looking at the design of any given room. We look at the room in terms of three qualities, the Sheffield Guidelines to Interior Design: function, mood, and harmony.Let's apply this method to this luxury bathroom.
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Learn MoreGREEN DESIGN
Shopping BagsWe all know by now that using a new plastic bag for each shopping trip, or even using a new paper bag, is contributing to the environmental problems we have. Plus, where do you put them all? Everyone, it seems, has a box, bag, cabinet or an entire spare storage room...
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Learn MoreWEDDING PLANNING
Wedding LocationsYour wedding venue frames the occasion. It should reflect your sensibilities as a couple; as a result, the quest for a wedding location involves a lot of creativity.
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Learn MoreTHE MAGIC OF COLOR
Slate BlueWhen you think of “slate” chances are that first off, you think of the stone and not the color. Slate is most popularly used outdoors, with slate paving stones lending an air of elegance to an outdoor area, making a patio more sophisticated than wood or brick will...
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Learn MoreDECORATING CHILDREN'S ROOMS
Nautical Theme RoomWho says your kids‚ rooms have to be little more than a bed, a dresser, and a big pile of clothes on the floor? Indeed, children's rooms are a place in the house where you can really have fun decorating and let your imagination run wild.
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The Little Things: Cloth Napkins
There's no better way to brighten up you dinner table than with new, colorful cloth napkins. You can find cloth napkins in just about any color, any style, any pattern, and you'll be surprised to see how much difference new table linens can make.
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Jazzing Up Your Bedroom With Feng Shui
With regard to Feng Shui, the Master Bedroom is one of the most important rooms in a house. The bed exists for foundation for rest, health and relationships or marriage. The master bedroom nourishes Chi of the adults in the household.
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Sheffield Student Successes
Here's your chance to read more about the accomplishments of Sheffield students. New! Sheffield Graduate Teresa Rivera
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Previous Room of the Months
Every issue of Sheffield's Designer Monthly features a Room of the Month where we analyze an interior using a simple Three-Step Method.
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Sheffield Special Reports
Check out these Special Reports on interior design and decorating that have appeared previously in Sheffield's Designer Monthly.
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Green Design Articles
In our Green Design series, we look at sustainable, low-impact elements of design. Check out these great tips to add both a sense of style and responsibility.
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Wedding & Event Planning Articles
Don’t miss these favorite Sheffield wedding and event planning articles.
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The Little Things Articles
Our Little Things columns place a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we’ll show how they can be improved to make a world of a difference.
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Decorating Children’s Rooms Articles
Don’t miss these favorite Sheffield articles on decorating rooms for children.
